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Their swearing-in comes a day after a three-judge bench of the High Court gave the green light for the appointments, which had earlier been subject to...
The Chief Justice said the IEBC must now begin urgent preparations for the 2027 General Election, especially since the country had been without a full...
Erastus Ethekon emphasised that his first loyalty is to the people of Kenya, citing Article 1 of the Constitution, which places sovereign power in the...
Last month, the High Court rejected an oral application that sought to cite President William Ruto and other state officials for contempt of court ove...
Karua said Kenyans are the ultimate custodians of power and have the ability to directly constitute the electoral commission if the state fails to del...
While the committee noted that being related to a political leader is not inherently problematic, they underscored that such a relationship must be ta...
Hassan emphasised that the IEBC functions within a broader framework of government and must work closely with other institutions to ensure credible el...
During the 2007 crisis, Hassan was the Provincial Commissioner for Rift Valley.
Fahima, 32, holds a Masters of Arts degree in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in acco...
Mukhwana said what matters is mutual respect among commissioners, not their professional background.
Aduol is a former Vice-Chancellor of the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), serving the institution between 2013 and May 2023.
Mukhwana said his involvement with the party was limited to legal consultancy and not political decision-making.
Hassan was nominated by President William Ruto on May 8, 2025, as part of the process to reconstitute the electoral body.
Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that the case raised serious questions that the court can't wave off and needs to be interrogated.
The leaders described the recruitment as flawed, opaque, and politically influenced.
Banisa, Magarini, Mbeere North, Ugunja, Malava, and Kasipul constituencies are yet to get replacements for their Members of Parliament (MPs), while Ba...
Despite the National Assembly currently being in recess, Wetang’ula invoked special provisions to allow urgent parliamentary business to proceed witho...
Former East African Court judge Charles Nyachae came in second, with 23 per cent of the respondents naming him as their preferred choice.
The panel now prepares to submit a list of shortlisted nominees to President William Ruto by May 11, 2025.
The IEBC Selection Panel has been accused of bias and political favouritism, claiming the panel has "deliberately shortlisted individuals with clear p...
He insisted that educating the public on their rights and electoral duties must be a central part of IEBC's operations.
His withdrawal comes amid concerns raised from various quarters about the independence and fairness of the electoral body if a close associate of the...
Ngwele stressed that this issue needs immediate attention, as it directly impacts the legitimacy and inclusiveness of the electoral process.
However, Ngwele assured the panel that if appointed IEBC chairperson, he would use his policy formulation and oversight skills to ensure proper financ...
Ngwele stated that the experience reinforced his commitment to upholding the law, conflict resolution, and political management. He said his ability t...
This salary package includes a basic salary of Sh594,000, a house allowance of Sh200,000, and a market adjustment allowance of Sh196,000.
Addressing past investigations linked to his tenure, he explained that scrutiny arose over a court project that was mistakenly believed to have been a...
Kissinger said his main priority was the creation of a dedicated IEBC Fund, which he emphasized as critical for the sustainability of the electoral pr...
Ethekon said his first step as chair would be to review past audit reports to identify existing weaknesses and implement corrective measures.
Ethekon, who identifies as a member of a marginalised community, said his leadership would focus on making the electoral system more inclusive.
